The following obituary appeared in the June 3, 1836 issue of the Columbus Enquirer newspaper of Georgia: "Died 17 May, Mrs. Sally NICHOLS, wife of William NICHOLS of Montgomery Co., AL in the 67th year of her age. She was married in Edgefield District, SC on June 26, 1787, thus she lived nearly 49 years in wedlock during which was a dutiful and affectionate wife--she had been a follower of Christ for upwards of 30 years, and in the close of life, realised the assurance of a future inheritance."